Unemployed citizens over 60 years of age who have reached the established retirement age, and disabled persons of the first and second groups are entitled to a social worker.
The press service of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Belarus reminded about this on Telegram.
How much do social worker services cost and how to apply
On average, the hourly rate of a social worker is 80 kopecks. The number of visits is determined based on the person’s wishes and the list of social services provided to him – from 1 to 5 times a week.
The list of services is formed individually depending on the person’s health status and individual needs, the presence of close relatives, and their place of residence.
The minimum list includes services for the purchase and home delivery of medicines, medical devices, food, essential industrial goods, payment for the use of residential premises, housing and communal services, communication services, and other payments.
To apply for social worker services, you need to contact the Territorial Center for Social Services at your place of residence.
The following documents are provided: passport, application, document on the right to benefits (certificate of veteran of the Great Patriotic War, disabled person, etc.), medical certificate on the state of health or conclusion of the medical advisory commission with information on the presence of medical indications or absence of medical contraindications for the provision of social services at home.
